Corporate Body

Australian Society for Limnology (1961 - 2017)

From
1961
Australia
To
2017
Functions
Association and Society or membership organisation

Summary

The Australian Society for Limnology was established in 1961. It's focus was the study and management of inland waters. In 2002 the Society had over 500 members, including scientists, engineers, teachers and students. From 1974 to 2017 the Society awarded the Hilary Jolly Medal (sometimes referred to as the ASL Medal) in recognition of individuals who had made outstanding contributions to Australian limnology. In 2017 the Society changed its name to the Australian Freshwater Sciences Society.

Details

The Society published a Newsletter vol. 1, no. 1 (October 1962) - vol. 21, no. 3 (December 1983); continued by Limnology newsletter vol. 22, no. 1 (March 1984) - vol. 25, no. 2 (April 1987) (ISBN 1037-2504); continued by Newsletter vol. 25, no. 3 (August 1987) - vol.52, no. 2 (Winter 2014) (ISBN 1037-2512).

Timeline

 1961 - 2017 Australian Society for Limnology
       2017 - Australian Freshwater Sciences Society

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